divaangelic2's Journal

A little more like myself today...
Dec 04 2009 13:12

Well, I kicked the blues - with some prayer and some planning.  We are not in horrible financial shape, we just need to exercise some DISCIPLINE (as I type this I am searching for travel info to get to Vegas for the Mayweather/Paccciaou (sp) fight in March)...HMMM

Anyway, we will PRAYERFULLY be getting our first piece of investment property by the end of the month... We have put in a very lowball offer for a foreclosed 1bdrm condo in our area... they want 25K for it (super cheap - I know) but the place needs some minor updating and new appliances.  So we offered 12K for it, and if they accept it is ours!!! With the work it needs we should be able to have it rented by February - and with no note on it, the rent $ will be ours free & clear... A little less to worry about on the financial end - we hope.  There are a couple other in the area, so we will definitely keep our eyes peeled in the event that this offer is rejected. 

As for my 'change sucks' blues, I don't know that I am over it necessarily, but my pastor has been very open about how he is feeling with some of the changes as well.  It's hard, and it hurts him to lose some members who have been with him from day 1 of our ministry's beginning, but in the end if they are  unhappy with his counsel and advice, then its probably best for all involved if they move on. 

Food wise - kicking the blah's seemed to kick my 'inhale everything i see' mentality.  Which is good.  I feel more in control of my eating, and am right on target for the day.  What I haven't done is hit the gym, which I must do for the scale to move.  so maybe I will force myself into some yoga tonight - need to start SLOW - LOL!!!

Have a good weekend all!!!

and thanks for being so awesome - you guys ROCK

nothing to see here... nothing to see
Nov 25 2009 12:36

ok so the picture is something to see!  Just me clowning a bit on my anniversary... the kids like to take these pics lately with their lips twisted up and giving the peace sign... don't know what it is, but thats what they do... So I sent this one to my baby girl on FB to give her a chuckle...

Not being at all productive today - just waiting on the day to end - and prayerfully it will be soon.  I have LOTS of cooking to do yet, and whips to crack at home... *SIGH*

I will post pics of the spread on tomorrow just because....

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!!!

Thursdays...
Nov 19 2009 10:20

Today is fast day - we are fasting for a couple of our ill church members and praying for God to move on their behalf.  I would want them to do the same for me if I were in their position - so I keep reminding myself that I can go for a whole 24 hours without stuffing my face...

Anyway, I am trying to be optimistic but I feel a fight a brewin... My dear little darling will be back in town tonight, and his plan is to get off the train and IMMEDIATELY go out.  Now we haven't seen him since August... and I bought the train tix home - so I am a little unnerved by his plan... he just made mention of it last night, and I didn't really let it soak in til today what he was saying.  *SIGH*  I don't want him to feel like I am going to hound him from the second he gets home, but it ain't a 'come in when I feel like it' type of setting in my house.  I understand he doesn't have those type of restrictions at school.  I get it - its part of the growing up process, but he will have to learn to separate it.  Anyone go through that - different rules for away at school versus home?  How did you and your parents handle it? 

So no workout today - I am only at 6 miles for the week, so I am thinking tomorrow may be a double up day.  Run at lunch, then after work?  I don't want to not meet my goal - that will make it more difficult for me to set one next week.  Plus I should have met it... I didn't workout Tuesday cause I was having a sucky moment in time, but I should have pressed through it.  Had I gotten that in I would be at 9 - then there would be two run's left.  Tomorrow and Saturday...

Alright, must go be productive... have a great day everyone!

My life at/is a circus
Nov 18 2009 10:57

Yesterday, I took the kids (meaning my nephew and Vincent) to the circus... They had a blast, although Vincent was very disappointed that there were no lions... And tigers weren't good enough... They enjoyed all the magic and tricks and both of them didn't want to leave each other (which is normally the case) and had a hard time waking up this morning (per my sister's sarcastic phone call this am).  OH WELL... circus comes to town once a year...

And as for life, it always seems to be a circus... with lots going on.  My big boy will be home tomorrow!!!  I haven't seen my child since AUGUST.  I will try not to baby him - but he is STILL MY BABY! LOL... ridiculous - I know.  Anyway, the girl and the baby are UBER EXCITED... Vincent has been asking me all week if it's THIS Thursday when his brother comes home.  AWWWW he normally doesn't care if Jay is there one way or another, but this is the longest he's gone without seeing him/having him annoy him too!

I need to plan outfits for our Christmas card pic's - My photog friend is gonna take the pics, and since we are doing them a little bit earlier, we are trying to find some indoor/outdoor places near by with good scenery... Chicagoans feel free to weigh in...  Hopefully the weather will cooperate.

I still have Thanksgiving shopping to do, and should probably consider getting the house in order for LOTS of company... A few of my cousins who live in Sacramento are making the trip home for Thanksgiving so there will be even more of us than normal... I have meetings this weekend for our vacation club, and a meeting with our pastor, and Real Estate stuff to help Vic with... I need a body double...

Ran 5K today... HOLY BLISTERS
Nov 16 2009 16:06

So I am trying to determine whether the blisters are from needing new running shoes or needing some sort of non slip socks. 

I hope some of my runner friends will weigh in on this.  I got the blisters on Friday, and ran today using the Band Aid cushion bandaids for blisters.  I was able to make it thru the run fine, but they still HURT. 

That sucks because I want to run at least 15 miles this week - that is my mini goal... Is there any way to speed up the healing process? 

UGH...

Moving Past It...
Nov 16 2009 09:52

So, I spent a good chunk of time this weekend planning meals for hubby and making sure that I they fit all his various rationings etc.   We grocery shopped, and got veggies, fruits and stuff.  I feel like we are a little better armed to deal with all the many things we have to juggle as far as he is concerned.  I have to incorporate a lot more vegetarian meals into our plans as he is limited by the amount of protein he can have.  I can honestly say that he is NOW seriously working to turn the health situations around.  I am sad that it took this long, but I have to move past that and move FORWARD. 

We were supposed to go to two parties on Saturday, but Vic's sugar dropped while we were out.  It's funny that now that he is eating what he should be and watching his calorie intake and carbs, he doesn't need as much insulin as he did before!

So that up/down on the sugar thing completely wiped him out, so we just stayed in - he ordered the fight, and we watched grown men pummel each other bloody.  FUN NITE. :)

Anyways, I am doing what I can to cast my cares to Jesus - for His burden is easy and His yoke is light...  It's pretty much all I CAN do.

Have a great Monday all!

Better Days!
Nov 12 2009 15:05

So, today is going smoothly... I am accomplishing LOTS at work, which is great.  I had oatmeal w/blueberries & strawberries for breakfast (a total of ~220 calories). Lunch was salad w/ gorgonzola, cranberries, and pears & butternut squash soup (about 550 calories total).  My snack was a low fat cheese stick and yogurt.

Now I didn't make my run today... BUT I am trying out a Zumba class today at 5:45.  SUPER STOKED about that.  I have been hearing great things about it as far as being a great workout and lots of fun... Dancing and working out at the same time - sounds good to me!

In other news, Vincent's official FIRST piano class was yesterday.  It went really well

Hopefully he will stay as excited about it as he is today!

Since tomorrow is my flex day - i felt it necessary to cram it full of stuff to do. I have to get a birthday present, and a housewarming gift.  I have to start my thanksgiving day shopping - Need to pick up turkey and a ham, seasonings, etc.. that's always the stuff that seems to run out by the week of thanksgiving.  Last year I had a heck of a time trying to find REAL vanilla extract. I am going to try and sneak in a Yoga class in the AM - and if hubby goes to the gym with me maybe we will indulge in a little breakfast date afterward! :)

It's Friday, and a workday!
Nov 06 2009 12:25

Today I am on a fast.  Our entire church is fasting - they are fasting from 6am today until 6am tomorrow.  I am fasting until 6pm tonight.  I am attending my brother's "I PASSED THE BAR" celebration tonight.  I am so proud of him I could just scream!  He makes me proud more than he makes me wanna punch him (which is lots - baby brother's do that).

And I am trying to take the scripture that says "in ALL things give thanks" life in my world today.  I am frustrated with work but PRAISE GOD that I have this job! I am thankful that my husband is teaching me patience and long-suffering - both of which are fruits of the spirit.  I just have to keep working them in my life.

Today is report card pickup for Vincent.  He after that we are going to a music instruction facility nearby which starts its lessons at 5year olds but they do have exceptions - so they are going to interview my boy today.  We would like to have him learn piano - it is something that he can practice at home since we have a piano and keyboard.  Anything at this point but DRUMS! LOL 

The little person has a knack for reciting things forward and backward with no instruction - he has been saying his alphabet forward and backward for a year.  He learned to count to 100 over the summer and last week started counting back down to 0.  Yesterday Vic asked him just on a whim to spell his whole name backwards.  He spit it out like he was reading it off a card.  His mind works really differently and amazingly to me.  I want to capture that learning spirit while he is young and hopefully he will build on it as he grows.

Tonight - gonna party and enjoy celebrating with the grown up baby!  Tomorrow - we may go out to our timeshare - they are willing to give us $100 for coming out and listening to them try and sell us stuff.  The holidays are approaching, and every little bit helps. 

Sunday is church, and FOOTBALL!!! gosh - its gonna be over before we know it - it seems like I was WAITING (IM)patiently for it to start in september... and now the seasons half over.

OH!!! I ALMOST FORGOT TO SHARE...

HUBBY CUT HIS HAIR!!! NO MORE DREADLOCKS... I like him with short hair, but I never shared my opinion because I knew he liked it and it is his head ultimately.  SO I WAS VERY SHOCKED WHEN HE SENT ME THE PIC!

Have a good weekend all!

It's Thursday!!! YAY
Nov 05 2009 10:41

So... My yesterday was good, although I didn't do what I planned on doing after bible study.  I stayed @ church running off at the mouth, for way longer than I should have.  By the time I got home and made the little person something for dinner, helped said same little person color his turkey (homework) and put some Cap'n Crunch in a bowl for my own dinner :) I was ready for BED.  So I still haven't worked out, and I have no idea whether any of the post vacation and TTOM weight has left me.  I refuse to weigh until I AT LEAST hit the gym.  Silly - yes; true - yes. 

Today's plan does include the gym.  I need to workout - I am feeling very sluggish and I know it is a direct result of my lack of gym time.  SOOOO no planning on doing it at home - I need to get a fitness rhythm before I even attempt to incorporate at home workouts. I am in the mood to run, which is a good sign.  I just need to see if I can convince hubby to cook dinner AND help the baby FINISH his turkey.  

Tomorrow's plan is to bring my gym bag to work and hit either LA Fitness or Bally's.  Don't know which... neither has any class I wanna take during the mid day on Fridays. Tomorrow night is my baby brother's "I PASSED THE BAR" celebration, which should be lots of FUN!

Eatin greens ain't meant for no fork...
Nov 04 2009 12:28

I am having a very soul food lunch today - more leftovers= budget friendly and DELICIOUS!!!  As I am eating at my desk and I will undoubted have SOMEONE come over and ask me a question while I am having lunch I have been eating greens and cornbread with a fork.  Now all my southern raised friends KNOW that that is NOT the proper way to enjoy greens and cornbread (as my granny says "Eatin greens ain't meant for no fork')...  Greens and cornbread are a mash food - you get a little greens and juice in your fingers and mash in some cornbread and scoop it all up (and if my Paw Paw saw my plate he would ask me where the fresh tomato and onion are that go along with it!).  Alas, I am at work so I can't mash greens in my fingers and type at the same time! :)

I still haven't been to the gym since returning from vaca - thats over a week of pure slacking. I wish I could say that I have been doing Wii at home or my Shred - but I haven't done either.  My goal tonight is to commit to doing something after bible class - either Shred or Slim in 6.  I am afraid to tackle the treadmill for fear that I can't make the 5K again. *SIGH* gotta jump back on that horse SOON.

Vic's dr. appt is today... I am hoping they will discontinue the diuretics and have good news about his heart function.  Prayers needed and accepted! :)

Happy Wednesday All!

***Edit:  No change to medication and if Mr. Man doesn't get his blood pressure under control in 3 months, more meds to come.  The doctor is SURE he can control it with diet and exercise, the two things Mr. MAN wants no part of *FRUSTRATION* ***